Hi Everybody. Sorry I haven't posted her for I don't know how long. Have lurked a few times but have either been busy with sales and packing parcels or not well. Nothing serious I hope - just the usual migraines, plus my thyroid has been acting up - now on yet another pill for that!!! Also have had bowel and tummy problems and finally got to see specialist today. He suspects it may be just Irritable Bowel Syndrome but have to have a ct scan of tummy and pelvic area, blood tests for a few things and also Monday week a colonoscopy and endoscopy - FUN, FUN, FUN - NOT!!!
Anyway enought of me. I have read back a fair way. I was also shocked when I first read of rumblings in Kylie's relationship. After reading a few more threads, it was a bit like reading about my ex son-in-law and the new son-in-law (married to the same daughter) rolled into one. Although they are in their 40's now. They both fit some of your descriptions Cat, but in a few different ways. It took her 2 years to decide to divorce the frist one, and even though we felt sad for her, were relieved.
We were praying for her to meet a lovely guy who wasn't a drinker, womaniser and crook - well we got our prayers answered in that respect - as for the manipluation, lies, laziness etc - well lost out on that score.
Sounds like he won't change Kylie and my heart and love goes out to you as you go through this trying time. As for the fire - well it has all been said.
Samantha is gorgeous, and your other kids deserve better, which I know you know. Big hugs to you - you will be in my prayers.
Cat - glad it is working out with your son. What blessings you have had, apart from your work situation. Glad you had somebody to talk to. Work situations seem to be getting worse. Daughter married to No. 2 manipulator etc., works full time and earns good money but is stressed and exhausted. No. 2 doesn't work at all, and that includes not having the place tidy and a meal on the table for her at night. Spends all day on the computer doing what I'm not quite sure, but doesn't have a job - is on a part disability pension - and she is his carer - 😞
Jack - sorry to read you've been a bit down, glad to read you had a meltdown!!!! You probably needed it for quite a while with what you have been through. Just do what you can do and be satisfied with that. I lost my Dad 5 years ago and still miss him, the pain has just lessened a bit. Hope you understand what I meant about being glad you had the meltdown. I find them very therapeutic, if we work our way out of them OK - can change our perspective on things a fair bit.
icandoit - Hi good to see you and all the others too including she and sorry I've forgotten a few names. Hate you can't look back!!!
Cat - you may be interested to know my BIL, who I've posted about before visited us a couple of weeks ago for a night's stay and we had a great conversation about Buddhism. I can't for the life of me, remember the form he follows, which he has done for many years. He told me he doesn't chant, but does a lot of meditation. I know he gets up about 3-4am most mornings to meditate. He has a special room and a prayer mat which he takes with him wherever he goes. He also has a huge book which I have seen but never read any of it. He goes to a Meditation Course every year which is held up the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. He said not only Buddhist go - a lot of Christians and others interested in mediation go also. Don't think I would last the distance as you can't talk :^O
Well sorry for the scroller= congratulations to those who got to the end. Glad you didn't end the thread Cat, I'm sure it's been a great support to many people.
Big hugs to you all - you all deserve them and I'm promising to return more often.
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